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Trump says UK to open North Sea oil, heatwave persists

7/30/2026

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President Donald Trump said UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him he would open the North Sea for oil drilling, making Britain a rich country.
Trump estimated the North Sea holds up to 700 years of oil at a White House briefing on Wednesday.
Downing Street’s summary omitted oil drilling while the United Kingdom endures its fourth heatwave, with record days above 35 °C and half the country in drought.

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President Donald Trump said UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him he would open the North Sea for oil drilling, making Britain a rich country.
Trump estimated the North Sea holds up to 700 years of oil at a White House briefing on Wednesday.
Downing Street’s summary omitted oil drilling while the United Kingdom endures its fourth heatwave, with record days above 35 °C and half the country in drought.